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AZERBAIJANI SPORTSMAN MAY BE STRIPPED OF MEDAL FOR DISRESPECT FOR THE ARMENIAN ANTHEM
18:51, 01 Apr 2015
Siranush Ghazanchyan
President of the European Sambo Federation Sergey Eliseev has
denounced Azerbaijani athlete Bakhtiyar Abbasov for his unsportsmanlike
behavior during the performance of the Armenian national anthem at
an award ceremony during the recent World Cup in Moscow. Abbasov
demonstratively squatted as the Armenian anthem was playing in honor
of Ashot Danielian, an Artsakh-born Armenian fighter, who won the
gold at the tournament.
"I condemn this act and find it unacceptable for a sportsman,
especially considering that he's a member of the national team of
Azerbaijan and represents his country at the official World Cup. This
is unsporting behavior. Such a sportsman does not deserve to become
a prize-winner at the World Cup," Sergey Eliseev said in a statement
posted on the official page of the Federation.
"I consider that the athlete, who violates the rules of the tournament
and ethical norms, should be excluded from competitions and be stripped
of his medal," President of the European Sambo Federation said.
He said the decision on Abbasov's participation in future competitions
should be made by the disciplinary committee of the International
Sambo Federation.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/04/01/azerbaijani-sportsman-may-be-stripped-of-medal-for-disrespect-for-the-armenian-anthem/
18:51, 01 Apr 2015
Siranush Ghazanchyan
President of the European Sambo Federation Sergey Eliseev has
denounced Azerbaijani athlete Bakhtiyar Abbasov for his unsportsmanlike
behavior during the performance of the Armenian national anthem at
an award ceremony during the recent World Cup in Moscow. Abbasov
demonstratively squatted as the Armenian anthem was playing in honor
of Ashot Danielian, an Artsakh-born Armenian fighter, who won the
gold at the tournament.
"I condemn this act and find it unacceptable for a sportsman,
especially considering that he's a member of the national team of
Azerbaijan and represents his country at the official World Cup. This
is unsporting behavior. Such a sportsman does not deserve to become
a prize-winner at the World Cup," Sergey Eliseev said in a statement
posted on the official page of the Federation.
"I consider that the athlete, who violates the rules of the tournament
and ethical norms, should be excluded from competitions and be stripped
of his medal," President of the European Sambo Federation said.
He said the decision on Abbasov's participation in future competitions
should be made by the disciplinary committee of the International
Sambo Federation.
http://www.armradio.am/en/2015/04/01/azerbaijani-sportsman-may-be-stripped-of-medal-for-disrespect-for-the-armenian-anthem/